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Free Software for Foreign Language Learning (3)
Shareware & freeware to download / (Nearly) free & deeply
discounted foreign language software CDs
English / ESL
Learn
to Speak English 9
15 interactive video lessons, a series of games and puzzles, and numerous
exercises are combined in this program to teach beginner to intermediate
English skills. Topics covered are especially useful for travelers.
Native speaker audio pronunciation, a pronunciation analysis tool,
and vocabulary notes help you hone your communication skills. Instant
feedback, a progress monitor, and customizable curriculum allow you
to adjust the program to your own learning needs. CD / $19.99
CD free, shipping costs only.
Minimum requirements: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista,
MAC
QuickStart
English Immersion
An effective tool for beginners and intermediate speakers of English
and a useful refresher for advanced speakers. This program uses an
"immersion" method. Over 2000 words and 1200 phrases are
introduced in audio-visual contexts where meaning is clear and memorable.
The spoken and written words are associated with visual images, allowing
you to improve your listening comprehension, reading comprehension,
spelling, and speaking. A speech recognition and analysis tool also
promotes proper prounciation. 240 games reinforce learning. Also includes
a dictionary. Menus can be set to the native language of your choice.
CD / $14.95 CD free, shipping
costs only.
Minimum requirements: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
QuickStart
Multilingual Dictionary
Translates words among 6 different languages: English (US and UK),
French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. It contains over
25,000 terms per language, provides English definitions for about
half of the terms, and has an easy-to-use search function. Words can
also be viewed by subject area. CD / $19.95
CD free, shipping costs only.
At 50,000 words, the Deluxe
Edition includes double the vocabulary. CD / $29.95
Under $15.
Minimum requirements: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
Concise Oxford English Dictionary
Dictionary software includes multiple ways to search for words --
browse by headword, conduct full-text searches, or search with wildcards
and booleans. This program can interact with any application, from
web browser to Word document to Excel spreadsheet. With the click
on a word, the dictionary definition appears. Contains 240,000 words,
phrases, and definitions, 50,000 audio pronunciations and is made
by the most respected authority on the English language. Also has
extra notes on grammar, punctuation, and usage, and includes interactive
word games. CD / $19.95 CD free,
shipping costs only.
Minimum requirements: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
Pop-up Pocket Oxford English Dictionary
This computerized reference work is expecially designed to meet the
needs of both native speakers and learners of English. It includes
over 355,000 words, phrases, and definitions, and runs seamlessly
in the background when Windows is started. When you point your cursor
over a word in your web browser, the word information instantly appears
in a pop-up window. CD / $19.99
CD free, shipping costs only.
Minimum requirements: Windows 98/ME, 2000, XP, Vista
Pop-Up
Oxford Thesaurus of English
The Oxford Thesaurus contains not only lists of synonyms but each
entry also lists antonyms (words with opposite meanings), related
terms, noun lists, detailed analysis of closely related synonyms,
advice on easily confused words, and more. Over 600,000 synoynyms
and antonyms. Instant lookup can be used with any Windows application;
entries are displayed in a pop-up window. CD / $19.99
CD free, shipping costs only.
Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
QuickStudy
English Vocabulary
Designed for native speakers of English, this program can also help
advanced learners of English improve vocabulary and writing skills.
75 multimedia lessons provide multimedia animations, spoken pronunciations,
and interactive games and quizzes to reinforce learning. Includes
printable tests and lessons and a customizable study aid. CD / $19.95
Under $10.
Minimum requirements: Windows 98/ME/XP, MAC
BuenSoft
Ingles 2004
Listening-based interactive program designed to give adult and adolescent
English students a fast and easy way to improve their skills. You
can add only 5 subjects to the unregistered version of this program.
The registered version lets you add an unlimited number of English
subjects. The teacher administration module has been updated to keep
track of the student's scores and progress. Download free.
Minimum requirements: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Let's
Play! Vocabulary: American English
Meant for ages 4 to 12, this vocabulary-building program uses pictures,
text, and sound to introduce English vocabulary. It reinforces learning
through interactive games and activities. The help interface exists
in 49 languages. CD / $19.95 Under
$10.
Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/ME/2000/NT/XP,
MAC
SpeedStudy
English Vocabulary
Designed for native speakers of English, this program can also help
advanced learners of English improve and broaden vocabulary. There
are 75 multimedia lessons, plus timed quizzes, games, a searchable
dictionary, and feature that allows users to add their own words.
Printable lessons and quizzes reinforce learning. CD / $19.95
CD free, shipping costs only.
Minimum requirements: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista,
MAC
SpeedStudy
English Grammar
Designed for native speakers of English, this program can also help
advanced learners of English improve grammar. 45 multimedia lessons
cover such topics as sentence building, verb formation, pronouns,
adjective clauses, punctuation, and idioms. Interactive quizzes and
printable lessons reinforce learning. CD / $19.99
CD free, shipping costs only.
Minimum requirements: Windows 98/ME/XP/Vista, MAC
SpeedStudy
English Spelling
Designed for native speakers of English, this program can also help
advanced learners of English improve spelling skills. Learners can
choose from 6 different engaging games and 100 different word lists
and can also review pronunciation and word usage. CD / $19.95
CD free, shipping costs only.
Minimum requirements: Windows 98/ME/XP/Vista, MAC
SpeedStudy
English Composition
Designed for native speakers of English, this program can also help
advanced learners of English improve and broaden writing skills. Topics
include forming outlines, writing thesis statements, creative writing,
journalism, timed writing, writing college essays, constructing resumés
and cover letters, proofreading, and more. Features interactive review
quizzes and activities. CD / $19.95
CD free, shipping costs only.
Minimum requirements: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista,
MAC
I
Love Phonics! (for children)
18 interactive lessons introduce children to letters and sounds in
a fun and engaging way. The storyline walks kids through a series
of lessons and games that develop their phonics skills. Includes 7
different difficulty levels and over 300 basic vocabulary words. Ages
4 to 7. CD / $29.95 Under $10.
Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/ME/2000/NT/XP,
MAC
Carmen Sandiego Word Detective (for
children)
Carmen Sandiego has invented the Babble-On Machine, which transforms
language into utter nonsense. The user must complete 12 missions to
restore meaning to the language. Engages the learner in 60 different
activities at 3 difficulty levels that promote spelling, grammar,
and vocabulary proficiency. Includes 18 stories that teach science,
history, and geography and 1000s of additional activities are accessible
in practice mode. Includes electronic dictionary with over 3000 words.
Ages 8 to 14. CD / $29.99 $6.99.
Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/ME/XP, MAC
QuickStart
English Audio (for Spanish speakers)
This ESL audio program for Spanish speakers can be used anywhere you
have access to a CD player -- in the car, at home, on a walk in the
park. Introduces over 800 essential words and phrases for everyday
communication and travel situations. A printable reference guide is
included. 2 audio CDs / $19.98
CDs free, shipping costs only.
Speak & Learn! English (for Spanish
speakers)
Ideally for beginners, the software introduces the learner to over
700 conversational phrases and basic American English vocabulary,
including numbers, colors, telling time, food, shopping, and body
parts using contextualized animation and graphics. Learning is reinforced
through quizzes, games, interactive exercises. Voice record feature
allows you to compare your pronunciation with that of a native speaker.
Also includes a printable picture dictionary. CD / $19.99
CD free, shipping costs only.
Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista,
MAC
Note:
If you're looking for more robust bilingual dictionary and
translation software, you may want to check out the selection of
software on our non-free language
learning software page or language
learning audio CDs page.
Esperanto
Kurso
de Esperanto 2.3
Learn the international language Esperanto in 11 lessons.
Pronunciation, exercises and MP3 song. Available languages of instruction:
English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Polish, Norwegian, Italian,
Korean, Czech, Danish, Dutch, German, Greek, Lithuanian, Russian,
and Swedish. Download free.
Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/NT/2000
Freelang
Esperanto Dictionary
Bi-directional Esperanto-English dictionary. Look up a word, add your
own words, edit or delete an entry, and learn words at your own pace
from a personal learning list. Download free.
Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP
Note:
If you're looking for more robust bilingual dictionary and
translation software, you may want to check out the selection of
software on our non-free language
learning software page or language
learning audio CDs page.
French
French
Before You Know It Lite 3.6
Whether for business, school, or personal enrichment, quickly
learn common words and essential phrases. The application allows customizable
learning. This flash-card system allows you to master the language
at your own pace, with a method proven to enhance the learning experience.
Download free. [Upgrade
to French Before You Know It Deluxe ]
Minimum requirements: Windows XP/Vista, Mac, Pocket
PC, Palm
QuickStart
French Audio
This French audio program can be used anywhere you have access to
a CD player -- in the car, at home, on a walk in the park. Introduces
essential words and phrases for everyday communication and travel
situations. A printable reference guide is included. 2 audio CDs /
$19.99 CDs free, shipping costs
only.
QuickStart
French Immersion
Uses an "immersion" method with audio-visual cues, allowing
you to improve your listening comprehension, reading comprehension,
spelling, and speaking in French. Includes speech recognition and
analysis tools for pronunciation practice. Over 50 conversational
dialog activities, 2000 words and 1200 phrases, and 400 activities
on relevant topics such as asking directions, renting a car, asking
the time, checking in at the airport or in a hotel, having dinner,
and more. Individual progress reports, dictionaries, and glossaries
available. 240 games reinforce learning. Menus can be set to the native
language of your choice. CD / $14.95
CD free, shipping costs only.
Minimum requirements: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista
Learn
to Speak French 9
14 interactive lessons, a series of games and puzzles, and numerous
exercises are combined in this program to teach beginner to intermediate
French skills. Topics covered are especially useful for travelers.
Native speaker audio pronunciation, a pronunciation analysis tool,
and vocabulary notes help you hone your communication skills. Instant
feedback, a progress monitor, and customizable curriculum allow you
to adjust the program to your own learning needs. Ages 12 and up.
CD / $19.99 CD free, shipping
costs only
Minimum requirements: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista,
MAC
Speak & Learn! French
Ideally for beginners, the software introduces the learner to conversational
phrases and basic French vocabulary, including numbers, colors, telling
time, food, shopping, and body parts. Learning is reinforced through
quizzes, games, interactive exercises. Voice record feature allows
you to compare your pronunciation with that of a native speaker. Also
includes a printable picture dictionary. The help menu is customizable
for 70 different languages. CD / $19.99
CD free, shipping costs only.
Minimum requirements: 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP, MAC
I
Can Speak French 2.0
This comprehensive program interactively teaches the skills of listening,
reading, and speaking. To support these skills, it also provides focused
vocabulary practice and reinforcement via a flash card system, promotes
the acquisition of key phrases, and provides comprehensive grammar
explanations throughout. Features include native speaker pronunciation
of every word and phrase, dozens of sample dialogues, the sounds of
the alphabet, dictation activities, contextualized introduction of
words, numerous games and activities, and a record and playback feature
to monitor your own pronunciation. CD / Under $10.
Minimum requirements: Windows 2000ME/XP, MAC
Instant
Immersion French
This interactive French learning program contains 2 different CDs.
The Talk Now! French CD allows beginners to practice everyday
speech and reinforces learning with interactive games, quizzes, and
stories. The World Talk French CD moves the user to the next
level with new activities, dictations, and a recording feature that
allows the user to compare pronunciation with that of a native speaker.
The program prepares the learner to cope with everyday situations
in French. 2 CD set / Under $8.
Instant
Immersion French Version 2.0 is a 5 CD set that includes both
the Talk Now! and World Talk French CDs. Also included
are the Talk More French, Interactive Picture Dictionary,
and Who is Oskar Lake French CDs. 5 CD set / $29.95
Under $20.
Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP, MAC
SpeakMore
French
This vocabulary-building program teaches 1000 words and 250 useful
travel phrases in French through a logical sequence leading from recognition
to independent production. Topics include rooms and items in a house,
family members, food and beverages, clothing, body parts, numbers,
dates and weather, telling time, colors, shapes, travel, and more.
CD / $24.95 Under $15.
Minimum requirements: Windows 2000/XP, MAC
Pop-up Pocket Oxford French Dictionary
This computerized reference work is expecially designed to meet the
needs of users and learners of French. It includes over 175,000 words
and phrases and 270,000 translations and runs seamlessly in the background
when Windows is started. When you point your cursor over a word in
your web browser, the translation instantly appears in a pop-up window.
The software also provides explanations of the key points of French
grammar. CD free, shipping costs only. CD / $19.99
CD free, shipping costs only.
Minimum requirements: Windows 98/ME, 2000, XP, Vista
Learn
French Vocabulary 1.6
Learn French vocabulary the easy way with this Quiz Machine program
based upon the familiar "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?"
format. Instead of general knowledge questions, all of the questions
are designed to help you learn French via words and pictures. The
learning is progressive, starting at beginner level and progressing
to more advanced courses, so it's easy to see how well you're doing.
It also enables you to play quizzes that you've created yourself or
received from friends. Download free.
Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Kids
French (for children)
Designed to give kids their first taste of the French language. This
program, designed for children ages 8-12, uses pictures and text to
teach basic conversational French. Screen graphics let you pick out
key words or phrases, listen to the French pronunciation, then practice
it yourself. Lessons are independent of one another and may be completed
in any order. Covered topics include: the alphabet, numbers to one
million, weather, telling time, and simple phrases used to greet people,
ask for help, apologize, and more. CD / Under $5.
Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/ME/ XP, MAC
Note:
If you're looking for more robust bilingual dictionary and
translation software, you may want to check out the selection of
software on our non-free language
learning software page or language
learning audio CDs page.
German
German
Before You Know It Lite 3.6
Whether for business, school, or personal enrichment, quickly
learn common words and essential phrases. The application allows customizable
learning. This flash-card system allows you to master the language
at your own pace, with a method proven to enhance the learning experience.
Download free. [Upgrade
to German Before You Know It Deluxe ]
Minimum requirements: Windows XP/Vista, Mac, Pocket
PC, Palm
Pop-up Pocket Oxford German Dictionary
This computerized reference work is expecially designed to meet the
needs of users and learners of German. It includes over 250,000 words
and phrases and 150,000 translations and runs seamlessly in the background
when Windows is started. When you point your cursor over a word in
your web browser, the translation instantly appears in a pop-up window.
The software also provides explanations of the key points of German
grammar. CD free, shipping costs only. CD / $19.99
CD free, shipping costs only.
Minimum requirements: Windows 98/ME, 2000, XP, Vista
QuickStart
German Audio
This German audio program can be used anywhere you have access to
a CD player -- in the car, at home, on a walk in the park. Introduces
essential words and phrases for everyday communication and travel
situations. A printable reference guide is included. 2 audio CDs /
$19.99 CDs free, shipping costs
only.
QuickStart
German Immersion
Uses an "immersion" method with audio-visual cues, allowing
you to improve your listening comprehension, reading comprehension,
spelling, and speaking in German. Includes speech recognition and
analysis tools for pronunciation practice. Over 50 conversational
dialog activities, 2000 words and 1200 phrases, and 400 activities
on relevant topics such as asking directions, renting a car, asking
the time, checking in at the airport or in a hotel, having dinner,
and more. Individual progress reports, dictionaries, and glossaries
available. 240 games reinforce learning. Menus can be set to the native
language of your choice. CD / $14.95
CD free, shipping costs only..
Minimum requirements: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista
Learn
to Speak German 9
14 interactive lessons, a series of games and puzzles, and numerous
exercises are combined in this program to teach beginner to intermediate
German skills. Topics covered are especially useful for travelers.
Native speaker audio pronunciation, a pronunciation analysis tool,
and vocabulary notes help you hone your communication skills. Instant
feedback, a progress monitor, and customizable curriculum allow you
to adjust the program to your own learning needs. Ages 12 and up.
CD / $19.99 CD free, shipping
costs only
Minimum requirements: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista,
MAC
Speak & Learn! German
Ideally for beginners, the software introduces the learner to conversational
phrases and basic German vocabulary, including numbers, colors, telling
time, food, shopping, and body parts. Learning is reinforced through
quizzes, games, interactive exercises. Voice record feature allows
you to compare your pronunciation with that of a native speaker. Also
includes a printable picture dictionary. The help menu is customizable
for 70 different languages. CD / $19.95
CD free, shipping costs only.
Minimum requirements: 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP, MAC
Speak
& Learn! German
Ideally for beginners, the software introduces the learner to conversational
phrases and basic German vocabulary, including numbers, colors, telling
time, food, shopping, and body parts. Learning is reinforced through
quizzes, games, interactive exercises. Voice record feature allows
you to compare your pronunciation with that of a native speaker. Also
includes a printable picture dictionary. The help menu is customizable
for 70 different languages. CD / Under $10.
Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP,
MAC
Global German - Intermediate
This follow-up to the Speak & Learn! German CD is designed
for intermediate-level German speakers. Interactive learning happens
via quizzes, language games, dictation and comprehension and practice.
The CD also provides printable worksheets and a recording studio.
The help menu is customizable for 75 different languages. CD / Under
$15.
Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/2000/NT/Me/XP,
MAC
SpeakMore
German
This vocabulary-building program teaches 1000 words and 250 useful
travel phrases in German through a logical sequence leading from recognition
to independent production. Topics include rooms and items in a house,
family members, food and beverages, clothing, body parts, numbers,
dates and weather, telling time, colors, shapes, travel, and more.
CD / $24.95 Under $15.
Minimum requirements: Windows 2000/XP, MAC
Instant
Immersion German
This interactive German learning program introduces the learner to
the basics of the language. It introduces a broad range of useful
vocabulary, including greetings, common phrases, numbers, and shopping
terminology and contains a printable dictionary with color images.
The program monitors progress with a series of quizzes at various
skill levels. A recording tool allows you to compare your speech with
that of native speakers. CD / Under $10.
Minimum requirements: Windows 98/2000/ME/XP, MAC
Note:
If you're looking for more robust bilingual dictionary and
translation software, you may want to check out the selection of
software on our non-free language
learning software page or language
learning audio CDs page.

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